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  1. Shawn

    Hike in the snow

    What's your favorite trail to hike in the snow? Why is that?
  2. Shawn

    What's your favorite way to sleep in the backcountry?

    Not a big outdoor camping guy huh? LOL
  3. Shawn

    Hiking with smoke

    It messes up my sinuses. I understand why they do it but it's getting harder and harder to recreate with it.
  4. Shawn

    What kind of nature photographer are you?

    Do you have a specialization when it comes to taking photos in nature? Like, do you prefer wildlife, waterfalls, fall colors, etc? Or are you a "jack of all trades" when it comes to choosing subjects for photos while hiking and in nature?
  5. Shawn

    Water filtering frequency

    How often do you filter water for drinking when hiking or backpacking? I'm sure you've seen plenty of creeks and streams to filter water for drinking and cooking. How often do you actually filter the water? I typically pack enough where I rarely filter. I filtered a few water bottles from...
  6. Shawn

    Hiking with smoke

    How do you feel about hiking with smoke in the air? I'm not speaking of hiking somewhere where a wildland fire is threatening your safety. I speak more about hiking in a safe area, not being threatened by a fire but still smokey from some other fire that's occurring or even the aftermath left...
  7. Shawn

    What's your favorite way to sleep in the backcountry?

    There are many different ways to sleep in the backcountry. This is an area where cabins and hotels are usually not. This is the wilderness. What's your favorite way to sleep in the backcountry? It could be in a tent, a hammock, under a tarp, in bivvy, or even under the stars, or maybe another...
  8. Shawn

    First Hiking Photo of 2025!

    I want to see that waterfall!!
  9. Shawn

    First hike of 2025?

    Very possible this year. I plan to do a few more group hikes as it gets warmer. Beautiful spots!!
  10. Shawn

    How many mountains have you climbed?

    I bet that's a whole different monster. I'd probably try it, too, haha.
  11. Shawn

    Last Hike of 2024

    That's pretty quick! Me and my wife did it all in one day but Indian Creek's was at the trailhead due to hunting season.
  12. Shawn

    Hello

    Welcome to the community @Cheek How did you find us?
  13. Shawn

    First hike of 2025?

    What was your first hike of 2025? Mine was "the promise land" at One Horse Gap. I led a 13-person group hike on January 1st :)
  14. Shawn

    How many mountains have you climbed?

    Have you ever climbed a mountain before? If so, tell us about it!
  15. Shawn

    Winter gear

    What extra gear do you have for wintertime? What's critical to take during your winter hikes?
  16. Shawn

    Day Hiking Burden Falls Wilderness Iron Bridge Hike

    This is a hike on some not-as-traveled trail system in Burden Falls Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest. The trailhead is located at: 37.569811, -88.634318 The iron bridge is at: 37.58592, -88.65457 Along this hike, you'll enjoy old settlement, old roads, bluffs, scenic creeks...
  17. Shawn

    First Hiking Photo of 2025!

    Show me the FIRST photo you took while hiking on your first hike of 2025!
  18. Shawn

    Last Hike of 2024

    That sounds like a fun hike!
  19. Shawn

    What’s the Toughest Trail You've Ever Conquered?

    Wow! That's a lot of gain just for a few miles!! Pretty much a switchback all the way up, I take it?
  20. Shawn

    Is a Campfire Enough, or Do You Really Need a Camp Stove?

    More so than anything, we always cook on our pocket rocket stove or the camp stove in a more traditional camping setting. But in all honesty, I do miss fires and cooking on them. A fire roasted brat tastes better, something about it!
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